xix, 342 p. : 21 cm

Defining the fundamental concepts that shape the varying economic and job proposals, a primer on the nation's job crisis examines conflicting views on the causes of contemporary unemployment in the United States and how to handle it

Includes bibliographical references (p. [302]-342)

It's not over until it's over: six reasons to worry about jobs even if you have one -- Has America lost its mojo? -- Just the facts, ma'am: ten jobs trends worth keeping an eye on -- Churn, baby, churn: why creating new jobs matters so much -- Chapters 5-11: Inquiring minds want to know: sorting out the big debate over jobs -- Would balancing the budget help create jobs? -- Would cutting taxes help create jobs? -- Would cutting bureacracy help create jobs? -- Would reviving manufacturing help create jobs? -- Would improving education help create jobs? -- Would a major national infrastructure project help create jobs? -- Would closing the gap between rich and poor help create jobs? -- Chapters 12-15: Stuff happens: the big trends that could affect jobs -- Wild card #1: Globalization and what it means for jobs -- Wild card #2: The revolution in technology and what it means for jobs -- Wild card #3: Would reducing immigration reduce unemployment? -- Wild card #4: The aging of the boomers and what it means for jobs -- Fourteen big ideas for creating more and better jobs -- Now what? Seven ground rules for moving forward

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